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“I AM FITTED FORTHE GREAT OFFICE OF PRESIDENT”
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HOOVER, HERBERT. Typed Letter Signed, as Chairman of the American
Relief Association, to Morgan Jones, thanking for his support, feeling honored at having
been considered fit for the presidency, and anticipating years of struggle to solve the impor-
tant issues of the day. 1 page, 4to,“American Relief Administration” stationery; folds. (TFC)
NewYork, 23 June 1920
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. . . It has indeed been a great honor to have you feel that I am fitted for the great office of President. . . .
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The question as to who wins in these contests is to me of less importance than that we keep faith in
the great issues before
us.Weshall have years of great trial in the solution of most difficult questions
and, although we have not had our own way as to the tools for their solution, we have no less obliga-
tion to stand vigorously for the right handling of these issues.”
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